The Enigmatic Carver of Emotions: Deme Yoshimitsu Zekan Deme Yoshimitsu Zekan, a name whispered with reverence in the world of Noh theatre, stands as one of Japan’s most celebrated uchi – master carvers of Noh masks. Born around 1526 in Ono, Echizen province (present-day Fukui Prefecture), his life unfolded during the tumultuous transition from the Momoyama to the early Edo period, a time of shifting power and burgeoning artistic expr…